Cheats & Secrets

Cheats & Secrets – Prey (2017)

Introduction

Prey (2017) does not include traditional cheat codes, developer consoles, or built-in cheat menus. However, Arkane Studios packed the game with intentional secrets, hidden areas, Easter eggs, and clever exploits that remain safe to use. This guide covers all known secret content—from hidden rooms to pop-culture references—and explains how to access them without breaking the game.

No Traditional Cheats

Unlike many games, Prey (2017) offers no:

• Console commands (even in PC debug mode)


• Secret menu sequences


• God mode, infinite ammo, or unlock-all codes

All hidden content is discoverable through exploration and player ingenuity.

Secret Codes & Keypad Combinations

Several keypad doors and safes have codes hidden in emails, notes, or environment. These are not cheats but essential secrets for loot and progression. Always check computer terminals and audio logs for hints.

Note: All codes are discoverable via in-game clues. Using them out of order does not break progression, but may cause locked doors to remain open permanently.

Easter Eggs & Pop-Culture References

#### The “Gravity Glove” Reference
In the Crew Quarters, you can find a novel titled “The Gravity Glove” – a direct nod to the Gravity Glove from Prey (2006), the game that precedes this reboot.

#### “Looking Glass” Holograms
Throughout Talos I, you’ll encounter Looking Glass display panels. Interact with one in Morgan’s office to see a developer message: “Stay sharp, Morgan.” This is an intentional Easter egg from Arkane.

#### Mimic Puppy (aka “Mimic Jr.”)
In the Arboretum, near the greenhouse, a Mimic is found hiding inside a doghouse. It does not attack and will follow you if you stay still. Successfully coax it into a spare room leads to an achievement: ”Mimicry”.

#### The “There’s a Mimic in This Room” Painting
In the Hall of Fame section of the Crew Quarters, a painting titled “There’s a Mimic in This Room” actually hides a Mimic behind the frame. Shoot the painting to reveal it.

#### Red Maze Robes
In the Shuttle Bay, wear the Red Maze Robes (found in the Crew Quarters laundry) and interact with the replicator in the Cargo Bay to get a unique line: “I see you’ve been to the maze.” The “Red Maze” is a reference to the training course from Dishonored.

#### “The Prey (2006) Revengeance”
In the Cargo Bay, a computer terminal contains a file called ”Prey 2006 Revengeance.txt”, a humorous callback to the original Prey’s development.

#### Morgan Yu’s First Day Dream
Early in the game, Morgan’s apartment has a TV showing a simulation of the first day at work. Wait for about 2 minutes without moving to trigger a short cutscene that shows Morgan’s nightmare. This is an Easter egg for patient players.

#### “Loot All the Things” Achievement Hint
In the Hardware Labs, a whiteboard reads “Remember: GLOO walls can be crossed. Always check for hidden rooms.” This is a developer hint encouraging players to use the GLOO cannon creatively.

Hidden Locations & Secret Rooms

#### The “Abandoned Office” (Hardware Labs)
Use the GLOO Cannon to create a platform to reach a ceiling vent in the main Hardware Labs corridor. Enter to find a small office with an audio log, a Neuromod, and a note from a former employee.

#### The “Secret Garden” (Arboretum)
In the Arboretum, navigate to the top of the greenhouse using GLOO stairs. Behind a large leafy plant, you’ll find a hidden nook with a recycler charge recipe and a rare Typhon Lure.

#### The “Crash Site” (Shuttle Bay upper deck)
After the Cargo Bay airlock, go up the collapsed catwalk near the Shuttle Bay. Jump across broken pipes using GLOO to reach a hidden room with a weapon upgrade kit and two Typhon Organoids.

#### The “Memory Lane” (Morgan’s Apartment – after reboot)
If you return to Morgan’s apartment after the game’s second act, a new terminal message appears from a mysterious user named “January”. This is a secret tie-in to the game’s AI narrative.

Exploit-Safe Secrets (Intended Mechanics)

#### Recycler Charge Clipping
Using a Recycler Charge on a locked door can sometimes force it open if the charge is placed at the exact hinge point. This is a known intentional interaction that allows early access to certain areas.

#### GLOOO Staircase Anywhere
The GLOO Cannon can create platforms anywhere, letting you reach high ledges or bypass obstacles. Arkane deliberately left many areas accessible via GLOO stairs to reward creativity.

#### Mimic Transformation Avoidance
If you remain completely still when a Mimic is near, it will not attack or transform. This is not a bug – Mimics are programmed to respond to motion. Exploit this to pass dangerous rooms safely.

#### Free Neuromod from January
Early in the game, before leaving the Helipad, turn back and check the office behind you. January will have placed a Neuromod there – a hidden gift if you explore fully before exiting.

Developer-Intended Hidden Content

#### New Game Plus (NG+)
After completing the campaign, you can start New Game Plus. All Neuromods, weapon upgrades, and key items carry over – but not story progress. NG+ features increased enemy spawns and a special “Game Over” screen if you die to a Mimic in the opening simulation (a tongue-in-cheek developers’ joke). To unlock NG+: finish the game once on any difficulty.

#### The “True Ending” Requirements
To access the game’s true ending (the one involving the “transporter” choice), you must complete all side quests related to the “December” and “January” storylines. Specifically, you need to:

• Find and talk to December (the operator in the Arboretum)


• Complete the “Gifts from the Dead” quest


• Read all of Alex Yu’s emails


• Activate the Nullwave transmitter during the finale instead of destroying it

Failing to meet these conditions locks you into the standard ending.

#### Skilled-Only Dialogue Trees
Certain dialogue options are locked behind high skill levels. For example, Leverage III allows you to intimidate some enemies into not attacking. Hacking IV lets you bypass locked doors without a keycard. These are not cheats but reward specialization.

Summary

Prey (2017) rewards explorers and patient players with numerous secrets, Easter eggs, and hidden mechanics. While no traditional cheats exist, the game’s design encourages creative problem-solving, and the list above contains all known legitimate secrets. Always save before experimenting, and enjoy the deep lore and references Arkane Studios embedded into Talos I.